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ABI calls on Government to go farther with young driver proposals
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has welcomed the Government’s proposals to improve the training and testing of young drivers but claims that this is simply a first step and the proposals need to go further.
Appointment at Aon
Aon has appointed Gerry Callaghan as the sales and marketing director for its specialist private cli...
Network looks to boost broker members with trial service offer
The rush to bring brokers into the network fold has stepped up a gear, with the launch of Broker Net...
Holiday protection for a variety of age groups
Product: Citybond Suretravel Underwriter: Europ Assistance Commission paid: Net premiums Cove...
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As Insurance Age went to press, it was confirmed that the UK's second-largest bank - the Royal Bank ...
NIG break-up mooted following RBS call to boost balance sheet
Speculation as to the fate of broker-only insurer NIG is circulating the market, following RBS' conf...
Allianz Insurace to increase premiums for motorists with convictions of using a mobile phone
Allianz Insurance is set to increase premiums by 30% for motorists with convictions for driving whil...
Product of the month - D&O cover for the decision-makers
Product: Elite D&O Underwriter: Ace European Group Commission paid: Varies Coverage - Side A - a...
City cars not protecting drivers from whiplash
New figures from Thatcham have shown that very small or ‘city cars’ to be the least effective in saving the occupant from debilitating whiplash injury in the event of low speed rear end collisions.
Highway predicts 2008 will provide diappointing earnings
Highway Insurance Holdings has released an Interim Management Statement and trading update in advance of its Annual General Meeting as required by rule 4.3 of the Disclosure and Transparency Rules of the UK Listing Authority.
Kwik-Fit Fleet launches road risk management survey
Safety-focused Kwik-Fit Fleet, Britain’s largest independent fast-fit company, will be launching a major occupational road risk management survey in conjunction with RoadSafe, which is managing the Government’s ‘Driving for Better Business’ programme.
IASB support development for global insurance standard
A report issued by Ernst and Young has shown that overall the insurance industry and its constituents have given the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) strong support for the development of a high-quality global insurance standard, with many…
16 million school run drivers have had an accident, says Sainsbury's
Research commissioned by Sainsbury’s Car Insurance reveals that over 1.6 million people, or 8% of school run drivers, have had an accident whilst on the "run" in the last five years. Of those undertaking the school run, either driving children to school…
LV calls for stringent EU wide driving standards
A new report ‘The rise of EU drivers in the UK’, commissioned by car insurer LV, has revealed that the number of resident drivers from other EU states has risen by 270,000 in the last six years and HGV traffic from the EU has increased by a third.
Report highlights risks of driving without insurance
Hundreds of thousands of British motorists have admitted to driving without insurance, according to MoneyExpert.com.
ABC appoints David Parker for south east drive
ABC Insurance, part of the LV Group, has announced the appointment of former NIG distribution head David Parker.
Allianz increases premiums for mobile phone use
Allianz Insurance is increasing premiums for motorists with convictions for driving whilst using a mobile phone by 30%.
Marsh warns of hidden risks in corporate manslaughter legislation
Marsh has warned UK businesses of the hidden risk and insurance implications of the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007, which comes into force on 6 April.
RSA acquires Irish Underwriter
Royal & SunAlliance Insurance Group has acquired Sertus Underwriting in Ireland.
High-value cars - Buckle up
Though comprising a minute part of the market, insuring high-value cars is a specialist discipline requiring excellent market knowledge and first-rate customer service skills, writes Jane Bernstein
Delite Insurance Agency - Achievement through conviction
Delite Insurance Agency
Insurer predicts positive future
Ecclesiastical has reported a 50% drop in pre-tax profits and a sharp hike in its combined ratio, as...
Increase in senior citizens hiring cars on holiday
A significant increase in the number of senior citizens hiring cars while holidaying abroad has trig...
FSA issues broker warning
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has issued a warning regarding two insurance brokers, Orion D...